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May 11, 2009 Service bulletin

Mercedes: active head restraints activate for no reason

Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin TB-91-16-177 for 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz R350, 2005-2009 Mercedes Benz R500 and 2005-2009 Mercedes Benz R320.

Bulletin number
TB-91-16-177
Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Summary
Mercedes: active head restraints activate for no reason. This may be caused by damage to the seat wiring harness causing a short circuit. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints in the seats category.

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